Liang He

Assistant Professor - Computer Science

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Professional Preparation

Ph.D. - Computer Science & Enigneering
University of Washington - 2022

M.S. - Computational Design
Carnegie Mellon University - 2015

M.S. - Computer Science and Technology
University of Chinese Academy of Sciences - 2013

B.S. - Software Engineering
Beihang University - 2010

Research Areas

My research interests in human-computer interaction (HCI) include digital fabrication, tactile and haptic interfaces, tangible interaction, accessibility, and intelligent & creative tools. I develop enabling tools, techniques, and devices that mediate and enhance human interaction with physical and virtual objects and environments. My work has been published in top HCI/UbiComp venues, such as ACM CHI, UIST, IMWUT, TEI, and ASSETS, with awards.

Publications

Weaving and Disguising Infrared Markers toward Invisible Textile Interaction 2026 - Conference Paper

FluxLab: Creating 3D Printable Shape-Changing Devices with Integrated Deformation Sensing 2026 - Conference Paper

PufFab: Making Shape Transformable Rice Paper for Playful Food Fabrication 2026 - Conference Paper

SafetyBuilder: An AR-based Framework for In-situ AI-assisted Creation of Child Safety Protection 2026 - Journal Article

Not Seeing the Whole Picture: Challenges and Opportunities in Using AI for Co-Making Physical, DIY-AT for People with Visual Impairments 2026 - Conference Paper

AgentCoach: LLM-Based Adaptive Coaching Feedback for Motor Skill Learning 2026 - Conference Paper

Everyday Wearable for Personalized Health and Well-Being 2026 - Conference Paper

3Duino: A Low-Barrier Platform for Prototyping Interactive 3D-Printed Devices. 2025 - Conference Paper

Awards

Special Recognition for Paper Reviews - ACM UIST, IMWUT [2025]

UIST 2024 Jury Best Poster Award - ACM UIST [2024]

IPAI Postdoctoral Research Award - Purdue University [2024]

Purdue Polytechnic Institute Faculty Research Award - Purdue University [2024]

Special Recognitions for Paper Reviews - ACM UIST, ACM CHI, ACM DIS [2024]

Special Recognitions for Paper Reviews - ACM UIST, ACM CHI, ACM DIS, IMWUT [2023]

Special Recognition for Paper Reviews - ACM UIST, ACM CHI [2022]

Bob Bandes Memorial Honorable Mention Student Teaching Award - University of Washington [2021]

Special Recognition for Paper Reviews - ACM UIST [2021]

Special Recognition for Paper Reviews - ACM UIST, ACM CHI [2020]

Appointments

Assistant Professor of Computer Science
University of Texas at Dallas [2025–Present]

Assistant Professor of Interactive Media
Purdue University [2022–2025]